Louise Ella Gallaway

Louise Ella Gallaway, age 95 and long time resident of Ephrata, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, October 27th. She was born on January 7th, 1920 in Wenatchee, WA. Her parents were Violet Louise Wood and Orville Goff Burnham of Wenatchee. While growing up in Wenatchee, she enjoyed many years of ballet performances and playing the violin, and graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1938. Our mother married Floyd Charles Gallaway, her sweetheart, in 1938. She was a loving and faithful wife. They were married for 36 years, until Floyd’s passing in August of 1974. Her occupation was that of mother and homemaker, and Louise was very involved in our local community. She assisted with the March of Dimes, and was instrumental in starting a Band Parent’s Club at the High School. Louise looked forward to serving on the Grant County Election Board for many years. Louise had a strong sisterhood connection. She proudly held a 50-year membership with the Ephrata Order of the Eastern Star, and in 1961 she was named Past Worthy Matron. Louise was on the Advisory Board for the Rainbow Assembly, held many offices and received her Grand Cross of Color award. She was affiliated with the Lady Elks, and in addition, Louise celebrated a 50-year membership with the Epson Sigma Phi Sorority and volunteered for many years with the annual ESA Christmas Bazaar. Louise was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ephrata and enjoyed active participation in the Lakeview Golf and Country Club with her husband Floyd. She was a talented crafter and had many hobbies. One of her favorite well-known hobbies was that of cake decorating. She made many cakes for weddings, birthdays and special occasions in Ephrata and the surrounding areas. She also enjoyed her time selling Faye Swafford luggage and Tupperware. Louise especially enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and was always willing to share her beautifully handmade treasures with others. Louise was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Gallaway, her mother and stepfather Violet and Ralph Calvert of Seattle, her father and stepmother Orville and Irene Burnham of Olympia, her brother Orville of East Wenatchee and her infant granddaughters Marion and Michelle Shinn. She leaves loving memories to be cherished by five sons and one daughter; Gary (Ellensburg, WA), Floyd (Billings, MT), Richard (Spokane, WA), Louise (Soap Lake, WA), Patrick and wife Kim (Ephrata, WA) Fredrick (Ephrata, WA) and her brother Frank Burnahm of Olympia, WA. Louise has 22 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren who were all her pride and joy. Louise Ella Gallaway was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and friend. Her kindness and loving spirit will be treasured forever. We have all been so blessed to call her mom and grandma. The arrangements are being made by Nicoles Funeral Home. Family and friends who wish to pay their last respects may join us for a viewing Thursday, November 5th from 6:00 to 8:00pm, and Friday, November 6th from 11:00am to 12:45 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at Nicoles Funeral Home on Friday, November 6th at 1:00pm, and a reception will follow at the United Methodist Church in Ephrata. Memoriams can be made to the United Methodist Church in Ephrata. Please express your thoughts and memories for the families at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com.

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Louise Ella Gallaway

January 7, 1920 - October 27, 2015